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Kakegawa Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Quick answer: Kakegawa Driving School may suit students who want an on-campus dorm and buffet meals. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. Lowest listed AT price: ¥258,500 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 15 days.
Basic information
| School | Kakegawa Driving School (掛川自動車学校) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒436-0043 静岡県掛川市大池655 — Kakegawa, Shizuoka |
| Access | Free school bus from Kakegawa Station; nearest station: Kakegawa Station (10 min by car) |
| Shortest course | AT from 15 days / MT from 17 days |
| Meals | Buffet-style meals are served. Meals differ by lodging; check your plan. |
| Official website | Not found during research |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Dormitory inside the school grounds
- Buffet-style meals at the school or some lodgings
- Highway lessons on real roads (not a simulator)
- Partner gym/pool access at a discount
- About 60 minutes by train from Nagoya
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥368,500
- Some lodgings are up to 15 minutes from the school by bus
- Transport reimbursement is listed as none for the main origins
- Applicants with tattoos are not accepted
- Applicants aged 41+ cannot enter
Price (tax incl., AT)
Prices below were listed on the booking page in October 2026 (yen, tax included). They change by entry date and room type, so always check the latest table before applying.
| Entry dates | Shared room | Twin | Single | Hotel Twin | Hotel Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23–Nov 30, Jan 1–Jan 16 | ¥258,500 | ¥280,500 | ¥286,000 | ¥297,000 | ¥308,000 |
| Oct 1–Nov 23 | ¥264,000 | ¥286,000 | ¥291,500 | ¥302,500 | ¥313,500 |
| Dec 1–Dec 31 | ¥313,500 | ¥335,500 | ¥341,000 | ¥352,000 | ¥363,000 |
| Jan 17–Jan 31, Mar 12–Mar 20 | ¥319,000 | ¥341,000 | ¥346,500 | ¥357,500 | ¥368,500 |
| Feb 1–Mar 11 | ¥368,500 | ¥390,500 | ¥396,000 | ¥407,000 | ¥418,000 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- MT (manual) costs ¥44,000 more.
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥16,500 off.
- The listing says transport reimbursement is none for most origins; confirm on the booking page.
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
- Age rules: Applicants with a history of unlicensed driving or license revocation are not accepted.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- K-ファースト – dormitory, men only, inside the school grounds, curfew 22:00
- K-グランデ – dormitory, mixed, inside the school grounds, curfew 22:00
- パジェットイン掛川 – hotel, mixed, 15 min by school bus, curfew 22:00
- スマイルホテル掛川 – hotel, mixed, 10 min by school bus, curfew 22:00
Meals
Buffet-style meals are served. Meals differ by lodging; check your plan.
Who can enter
- Applicants whose registered address (juminhyo / resident record) or family home is in these areas cannot enter the gasshuku program: Kakegawa, Iwata, Fukuroi, Kikugawa and Mori.
- Applicants aged 41 or older cannot enter.
- Applicants with tattoos are not accepted.
- Age rules: Applicants with a history of unlicensed driving or license revocation are not accepted.
Student reviews
We did not find public student reviews for this school on the English-language portal we checked (i-drive.jp) or on the official site. We do not invent reviews.
For international students
Foreigner-friendliness: not confirmed
- Lessons and the practical test are conducted in Japanese. An English-language portal notes this for all driving camps; English textbooks or an English written test may exist in the system, but we could not confirm them for this school.
- We could not identify an official website for this school, so foreigner support is unconfirmed.
Documents and eligibility for international students: see our gasshuku guide for international students.
Who it suits / who it does not suit
Suits students who want an on-campus dorm, buffet meals, and real-road highway lessons.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, lodging far from the school, and no transport reimbursement.
Summary
Kakegawa Driving School offers an on-campus dorm, buffet meals, and real-road highway lessons. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. The lowest listed AT price is ¥258,500 (tax incl.), and the fastest AT course is 15 days. Check the latest prices and your entry dates before applying.
FAQ
Q. How many days does the AT course take at Kakegawa Driving School?
A. The fastest AT course is about 15 days and the MT course about 17 days. The exact graduation date depends on your entry date.
Q. How much does Kakegawa Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥258,500 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Shizuoka?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Kakegawa, Iwata, Fukuroi, Kikugawa and Mori.
Q. Does Kakegawa Driving School offer English or foreign-language support?
A. We found no evidence of foreign-language support. Lessons are in Japanese. Ask the school before applying.
More schools
Sources: Drivers License booking pages, school/group websites where available, and i-drive.jp reviews (October 2026). Details change; verify before applying.